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I have a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel around the world literally on a retrofitted private jet! This is not a joke!!! I like the non-profit route and a real non-profit does this, but due to ongoing discussions with the organization I'd rather leave out specifics, for now. The weird thing is, they have already sent me a brochure on what to expect while travelling.
The only thing that this reminds me of is when I used to go camping with my Boy Scout Troop and we got our materials lists about what to bring. This opportunity also reminds me of a better paying Peace Corps with access to way more countries than a stint in the Peace Corps. So I was just wondering if anybody has ever gone or known anybody who did the Peace Corps route and did they get a brochure even before you were accepted into the program??
They are really making sure that I am OK with travelling 300+ days out of the year, and there are some rules that one has to follow on the plane, so maybe they send that to all applicants just so they can weed out the trolls and the lookers. I am sure travelling that long and wearing a non-military uniform/dress code for a job will freak most people out.
I think this all points to signs that they are serious about hiring me as I have an interview scheduled with them on Thursday. I will report the results back here afterwards, and perhaps more specifics if I get called in for a second Interview.
The other problem I have right now is that my job is kinda short on help and I don't want to leave my boss hanging, but something is telling me to go for this. I'll NEVER get this chance again.
The only thing that this reminds me of is when I used to go camping with my Boy Scout Troop and we got our materials lists about what to bring. This opportunity also reminds me of a better paying Peace Corps with access to way more countries than a stint in the Peace Corps. So I was just wondering if anybody has ever gone or known anybody who did the Peace Corps route and did they get a brochure even before you were accepted into the program??
They are really making sure that I am OK with travelling 300+ days out of the year, and there are some rules that one has to follow on the plane, so maybe they send that to all applicants just so they can weed out the trolls and the lookers. I am sure travelling that long and wearing a non-military uniform/dress code for a job will freak most people out.
I think this all points to signs that they are serious about hiring me as I have an interview scheduled with them on Thursday. I will report the results back here afterwards, and perhaps more specifics if I get called in for a second Interview.
The other problem I have right now is that my job is kinda short on help and I don't want to leave my boss hanging, but something is telling me to go for this. I'll NEVER get this chance again.